Manufacturing Engineer II

Relativity Space

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Long Beach, NY - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 112000 - 143000
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Factory Test team designs builds and operates the infrastructure needed to test nearly every part of Terran R right here at our headquarters in Long Beach CA. This centralized approach provides engineers and technicians with exposure to the entire product lifecycle across a wide range of part sizes and complexities. The scope and scale are significant with test stands capable of handling millions of pounds of force. Team members lead multiple projects in parallel avoiding silos and gaining broad technical experience without needing a background in aerospace. With high-impact campaigns ahead including thrust structure and stage 2 testing now is the time to join. You wont just execute but youll help shape and scale the test infrastructure required to meet the demands of a rapidly growing launch program.

About the Role:

  • Develop detailed process plans work instructions and work orders for the integration and test of flight hardware including propulsion components structural assemblies fluid systems and instrumentation
  • Collaborate with design and test engineers to provide design for testability feedback ensuring hardware is robust and efficient in the test environment
  • Support test technicians and test specialists on the floor by troubleshooting issues resolving non-conformances and implementing corrective actions in real time
  • Coordinate with quality teams to ensure timely procurement and inspection of critical test components and verify all required calibrated equipment is in-date documented on the work order and available at time of use
  • Conduct Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) to ensure all hardware is test-ready and risks are mitigated prior to test execution. Analyze process performance test timelines and drive continuous improvement across test campaigns
  • Maintain capacity and demand plans for upcoming test articles and support equipment

About You:

  • A Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
  • 4 years of experience in manufacturing test engineering or process development for aerospace hardware
  • Hands-on experience supporting hardware builds in development and test environments
  • Familiarity with pressure systems instrumentation and fluid system assembly. Experience with manufacturing documentation including work instructions test plans
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced hands-on environments with shifting priorities

Nice to haves but not required:

  • Experience supporting ATP development or qualification test campaigns
  • Familiarity with high-pressure fluid systems cryogenic hardware or propulsion test equipment
  • Experience with CAD tools (e.g. NX SolidWorks) and fluid schematics for system layout and planning
  • Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems for tracking hardware and managing workflow
  • Understanding of AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems

At Relativity Space we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity a generous PTO and sick leave policy parental leave an annual learning and development stipend and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$112000 - $143000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

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At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to...
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Key Skills

  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Six Sigma
  • CNC Programming
  • Lean
  • Machining
  • Tooling
  • CAD
  • CNC
  • Assembly Experience
  • SolidWorks
  • Kaizen
  • Manufacturing

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A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company.

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